Lebanon (anatomy Of A Collapse -edited By El-richani, Sarah,abi-rached, Joelle M.)
Edited by Abi-Rached, Joelle M.
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From leading experts on Lebanese politics and society, a comprehensive account of the country''s descent into chaos since 2019.
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From leading experts on Lebanese politics and society, a comprehensive account of the country''s descent into chaos since 2019.
‘A terrifying but essential dissection of how Lebanon manages to exude normality while in total freefall.’ — Kim Ghattas, author Black Wave
Lebanon is in freefall. Poverty is rising exponentially, healthcare is at breaking point, corruption is rampant, and educated professionals are leaving the country in droves. How did this happen?
Lebanon: Anatomy of a Collapse explores the unravelling of the Lebanese state. Bringing together industry experts and academics, this timely collection analyses the complex and interconnected crises that have driven Lebanon into the abyss, whether political or social, financial or legal. With a clear and compelling narrative, the contributors highlight the economic mismanagement, infrastructure devastation, and government, educational and media breakdowns that have left the country in ruins. From the financial collapse of 2019 to the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and from the latest Israel–Lebanon war to the disastrous repercussions of the Syrian refugee crisis, this volume reveals the compounding effects of systemic failures, historical fractures and political ineptitude. It also examines the struggles of Lebanese society to maintain a semblance of institutional life and functionality, despite widespread disruption and chronic uncertainty.
This is an urgent and nuanced perspective on Lebanon’s tumultuous recent years, offering crucial insights for readers seeking to understand and learn from the calamitous implications of state failure. Can Lebanon recover from the traumas of its past?
- Covers the financial collapse of 2019, the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the latest developments in the Israel–Lebanon war, the repercussions of the Syrian refugee crisis, and more.
- Contents: Economy, Microfinance, Infrastructure, Politics, the Syria Question, Security, Political Philosophy of the Collapse, Health, Education, Media, Artistic Scene, and the Judiciary.
- Shows how Lebanon can learn from state failure and thrive
Table of contents:
Introduction. “Why and How Nations Collapse” by Joelle M. Abi-Rached and Sarah El-Richani
Chapter 1. “Kicking-the-Can Economics: How a Regime that Failed on the Economy Survived Politically” by Ishac Diwan
Chapter 2. “Poverty Alleviation after the Meltdown: Can Microfinance Still Deliver?” by Youssef Fawaz
Chapter 3. “’Rentier Universe:’ The Geopolitics of Lebanon’s Collapse” by Mohanad Hage Ali
Chapter 4. “Syria in Lebanon: From Military Occupation and Political Hegemony to the Challenges of a Turbulent Neighborhood” by Ziad Majed
Chapter 5. “The Semiotics of Collapse: Reclaiming Urban Space for the Public Good in Beirut” by Sandra Rishani and Roula El-Khoury
Chapter 6. “The Human Cost of Misgovernance: Lebanon’s Healthcare Collapse and Dramatic Loss of Lives” by Joelle M. Abi-Rached
Chapter 7. “Reimagining Education in Post-Crisis Lebanon: School Principals in the Driver’s Seat” by Nadim Matta and Haneen Sayed
Chapter 8. “Bad News from Lebanon: The Unraveling of the Media Landscape” by Sarah El-Richani
Chapter 9. “Rising from the Ashes: Art, State, and Corporate Capital in Lebanon (bis repetita)” by Marie-Nour Hechaime
Chapter 10. “Justice Without
